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2017BAPFTEWEF301 - Grant researcher, area of transport economics & logistics, with a focus on maritime and inland waterway transport

Posted by: University of Antwerp

Posted date: 2017-Nov-13

Location: Belgium

The Department of Transport and Regional Economics of the Faculty of Applied Economics is searching a full time

Grant researcher in the area of transport economics & logistics, with a focus on maritime and inland waterway transport, including cost analysis, model building and programming

TPR’s lines of research are located on the interface of general and business economics. Its research activities unfold within the framework of programmes instigated by the university and the authorities (regional, federal and European) as well as specific assignments from the public and private sectors. The rich set of tools that the fields of transport and spatial economics offer are apparent in the broad range of research procedures applied. These include strategic analyses, methods of economic research and assessment, information gathering and analysis, operational research, model-based analysis, forecasting and simulations.

The successfull applicant will

Prepare a Ph.D. thesis on the related research topic and is prepared to apply for external funding related to scientific research.

Have experience or an affinity with modelling and programming (e.g. c#), as the content of the research will focus on:

• Publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.

Your profile

You will have obtained a master’s degree in Economics or in Commercial Engineering by the start of the contract (planned January 2018). You can submit outstanding academic results. The quality of your research is in line with the policy guidelines of the University of Antwerp.

You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative, customer-oriented and cooperative.

An analytical spirit and a focus on quantification are expected.

You are a team player with a sense of initiative and responsibility.

You have excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

You have the ability to develop models and to program (C#) or are willing to develop these skills.

Also an affinity with transportation, preferably maritime and/or inland navigation, is required.

We offer

a position as scientific researcher under grant (‘bursaal’) system for 1 year (with the option to add another year upon positive evaluation, eventually more),

a net monthly wage ranging between € 2.000 and € 2.200,

a challenging position in an interdisciplinary international environment,

a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

How to apply?

Applications may only be submitted online, until the closing date 25November 2017.

Please include a motivation letter with contact details of references, and a detailed CV.

More information about the application form can be obtained through vacaturesuantwerpen.be.

For questions about the profile and the description of duties, please contact: Prof. Edwin van Hassel – edwin.vanhasseluantwerp.be.

The University of Antwerp is a family friendly organization, with a focus on equal opportunities and diversity. Our HR-policy for researchers was awarded by the European Commission with the quality label HR Excellence in research.

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Job Title (only in English)

2017BAPFTEWEF301 - Grant researcher, area of transport economics & logistics, with a focus on maritime and inland waterway transport